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... DVI with max. We recommend a maximum of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for A68HM-E only. • If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less...graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-E / A68HM-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide • A68HM series motherboard include A68HM-E and A68HM-K. resolution 1920x1600@60Hz AMD® Dual Graphics technology support* Maximum shared...
... DVI with max. We recommend a maximum of 2G Supports AMD® Dual Graphics technology • Refer to www.asus.com for A68HM-E only. • If any of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less...graphics.aspx#3 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS A68HM-E / A68HM-K motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s cables 1 x I/O Shield Support DVD User Guide • A68HM series motherboard include A68HM-E and A68HM-K. resolution 1920x1600@60Hz AMD® Dual Graphics technology support* Maximum shared...
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..., ensure that you place it into the chassis in the bag that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as...
..., ensure that you place it into the chassis in the bag that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 1-1 2014/10/16 10:08:58 Ensure that came with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as...
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... socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 9. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN ...
... socket FM2+ Ensure that you use an APU designed for AMD® A-series / Athlon™ Series graphics. USB 2.0 connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 9. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 1-3 2014/10/16 10:08:58 DDR3 DIMM slots 5. SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4) 7. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN ...
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To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 1-5 2014/10/16 10:09:01
To install the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 4 5 To uninstall the APU heatsink and fan assembly 1 2 3 ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 1-5 2014/10/16 10:09:01
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...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want... (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02
...efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • Refer to www.asus.com for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want... (64MB) chips or less. • The maximum 32GB memory capacity can be supported with 16GB or above DIMMs. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - 1.4.2 Memory configurations You...Presence Detect (SPD), which is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 1-7 2014/10/16 10:09:02
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.... 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02
.... 6. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 1-9 2014/10/16 10:09:02
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.... For system failure due to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2014/10/16 10:09:03 LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications ACT...
.... For system failure due to wake up from S5 mode Speed LED Status Description OFF 10Mbps connection ORANGE 100Mbps connection GREEN 1Gbps connection LAN port ASUS A68HM Series 1-11 E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2014/10/16 10:09:03 LAN (RJ-45) port. PS/2 Mouse port (green). LAN port LED indications ACT...
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These are not jumpers! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09:04 PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A68HM-E TPM PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND A68HM-E TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. CPU and chassis fan connectors... the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A68HM-E A68HM-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...
These are not jumpers! ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 1-13 2014/10/16 10:09:04 PWRDWN GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# FRAME PCICLK A68HM-E TPM PIN 1 NC CLKRUN SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND A68HM-E TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. CPU and chassis fan connectors... the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA FAN PWM CHA FAN IN CHA FAN PWR GND A68HM-E A68HM-E Fan connectors DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. • The CPU_FAN connector supports a ...
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... SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A68HM-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ...set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors are...
... SATA6G_2 SATA6G_3 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A68HM-E SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to [RAID]. ...set the type of the SATA connectors in the BIOS to AHCI mode by default. The Serial ATA RAID feature is purchased separately. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 15 1-15 2014/10/16 10:09:04 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G 1~4) These connectors are...
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... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 17 1-17 2014/10/16 10:09:05 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for...
... panel audio connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. SPEAKER A68HM-E PIN 1 A68HM-E Speaker Out connector +5V GND GND Speaker Out ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 17 1-17 2014/10/16 10:09:05 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for...
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... and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of... your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs...
... and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 19 1-19 2014/10/16 10:09:05 Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of... your computer, the DVD automatically displays the Specials screen which contains the unique features of ASUS motherboard. The contents of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Click Drivers, Utilities, Make Disk, Manual, Contact and Specials tabs...
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.... Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: 09/08/2014 File: A68HM-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0205 Release Date: 09/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A68HM-E-ASUS-02... ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09...
.... Click to automatically update your motherboard's softwares, drivers and the BIOS version easily. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 EZ Update EZ Update is a utility that allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to... update your motherboard's driver, software and firmware Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0203 Release Date: 09/08/2014 File: A68HM-E-ASUS-0205.CAP Model Name: A68HM-E Version:0205 Release Date: 09/28/2014 C:\Users\test\Downloads\A68HM-E-ASUS-02... ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 2-1 2014/10/16 10:09...
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... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Ensure that your computer...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Boot your USB flash drive. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the...
... reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater ASUS BIOS Updater allows you press to update the BIOS in this section are for the BIOS file. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 2-3 2014/10/16 10:09:06 Ensure that your computer...USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to recover BIOS setting. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Boot your USB flash drive. When the select boot device screen appears, insert the Support DVD into the...
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Select Yes then press . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...the BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A68HM-E VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/28/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN...~1 D: A68HME.CAP 8390626 2014-09-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc]...
Select Yes then press . ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 5 2-5 2014/10/16 10:09:07 Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under ...the BIOS? Drives panel ASUSTeK BIOS Updater for DOS V1.30 [2014/01/01] Current ROM BOARD: A68HM-E VER: 0205 (H :00 B :00) DATE: 09/28/2014 PATH: C:\ Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown C: FORMAN...~1 D: A68HME.CAP 8390626 2014-09-12 21:14:34 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [Esc]...
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... you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
... you an overview of the BIOS setup program Sets the system performance mode Selects the boot device priority Selects the boot device priority Displays the A.M.P. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 7 2-7 2014/10/16 10:09:07 EZ Mode By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup...
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... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 2-9 2014/10/16 10:09:08 You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your...
... submenu options • User-configurable items such as language and boot device order • Configuration items such as Memory SPD Information, system time and date ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 9 2-9 2014/10/16 10:09:08 You cannot add the following items to My Favorites page. 2.3 My Favorites MyFavorites is your...
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Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2-11 2014/10/16 10:09:09 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
Scroll down to malfunction. The configuration options for this section vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 11 2-11 2014/10/16 10:09:09 2.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the motherboard.
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Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 2-13 2014/10/16 10:09:10
Scroll down to change the system boot options. 2.8 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to display the other items. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 13 2-13 2014/10/16 10:09:10
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... or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Operation is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits...
... or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to operate this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the FCC Rules. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 1 A-1 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Operation is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits...
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... in different regions. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Check local regulations for you to be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm...published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. We believe in municipal waste. This ...
... in different regions. ASUS A68HM Series E9808_A68HM Series_Manual.indb 3 A-3 2014/10/16 10:09:11 Check local regulations for you to be placed in municipal waste. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm...published the chemical substances in municipal waste. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. We believe in municipal waste. This ...